If you only stay in hotels a handful of times each year, it’s fair to wonder whether you should bother with a branded hotel credit card. Though these cards tend to have generous benefits for frequent guests, most charge annual fees that are difficult for occasional guests and light spenders to offset. Most, but not … Read more
Bank banks don’t want your deposits. At least, that’s the conclusion I’ve drawn over the last year as savings account yields at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and other big banks have scarcely budged despite the most aggressive Federal Reserve rate-hiking cycle in memory. Good thing big banks aren’t the only game in town … Read more
Lots of rewards credit cards pick a lane and stick with it. They offer bonus cash back or points on purchases at restaurants, or vehicle fueling stations, or travel vendors — but not all three. The Wells Fargo Autograph Card is a little different, in a good way. It pays bonus rewards points on restaurant, … Read more
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Cash-back credit cards are popular because they provide tangible, easy-to-understand benefits. Who doesn’t like getting a credit on their monthly credit card statement or — better yet — actual cash deposited into the account of their choice? Cash-back credit cards can be even more popular than our top-rated gas credit cards and travel rewards cards. … Read more
Capital One is a well-known financial institution that made its name in the credit card business. In fact, its most popular credit cards – Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card – routinely make our lists of the best cash back credit cards and best travel rewards credit … Read more
Acme Lending denied Han’s application for a car loan due to a low credit score. Curious about his credit history, he requested a free copy of his credit report. He noticed several inaccuracies, including accounts that didn’t belong to him and payments that were incorrectly reported. Han disputed these errors with the consumer reporting agency. … Read more
You were running around doing errands all weekend. From the field at your kid’s soccer game to the mall, it seems as though you covered every square inch of your town. You get home and check your pocket; your wallet is missing. Don’t panic. In addition to calling your bank and credit card companies to … Read more
Active-duty military members face incredible stress. Whether they’re in combat zones or serving during times of peace, our service members experience challenges civilians may not consider, including being deployed and away from loved ones for months at a time. So if you’re serving in the military, you may not be focused on opening new credit … Read more
In April 2023, Apple rolled out Apple Savings, a mobile savings account exclusively for iPhone and Apple Card users. Apple Savings immediately took its place among the top high-yield savings accounts on the market thanks to a well-above-average yield on all balances, no fees or minimums, and a user-friendly mobile interface. You need an Apple … Read more